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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Question Top 5 best and worst things about the Evo X

Hey guys,

Looking at buying a Evo X GSR, give me a little insight into how you feel after your purchase. List the top 5 best and worst things you love/hate about your car.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Con's

PAINT
PAINT
PAINT
PAINT
STOCK Suspension

Pro's

GRIP
Cheap to mod
GRIP
Price for performance
GRIP
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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PRO's:
Handling
Easy to mod
4 door
Lots of aftermarket parts to choose from
Lots of info on EVOM and other evolution website for support.

CON's:
Cabin Rattling
Nochy Shifter
Warranty
Seem to be getting alot of Recall lately
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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only 5? lol
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Best:
Everything about the driving experience. From a tactile standpoint, it is perfect.
Recaro seats
Sound with a decent exhaust
Easy to mod
Fast/otherworldly handling

Worst:
GAS MILEAGE
Trunk size
If you shy away from attention, you need not apply...
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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best-
steering
grip courtesy of AYC and other related S-AWC related gadgetry
low profile- cops don't pay it any mind (mine's stock)
ground clearance
back seat is good

Not-
Higher insurance than cars that cost more
small gas tank
drinks like a sailor (see small gas tank)
car payment
high maintenance
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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anybody has the ticking witch you can hear it from outside the car with the hood closed? It gets on my nerves recently. It is totally stock and the ticking noise became louder after 10k miles..
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Best
Handling capability
very mod friendly
Sleeper w/out a wing
AYC and S-AWC controls
Stout engine

Worst
Stock clutch cant take much abuse
Smell of burning oil from I think the timing chain cover(already been replaced once under warranty)
Funky idle (which can easily be fixed with a zip tie)
Gas milage
Paint
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Best:
Power (first turbo car, and boost feels grrrrreeeeeeeaaat!)
Handling
Looks so damn agressive


Cons:
Cheap paint
Gas mileage
Squeeky brakes in winter
Notchy transmission
Starts and drives a little rough when it's cold
No sixth gear on the GSR, WTF where they thinking?!?!
Expensive to buy winter tires
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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worst
girls call it lancer....

-what do you drive?
-evo
-umm,what?
-lancer evolution x
-ok, lancer
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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From: Newport News, Va.
Pros:
Handling-Steering,Road feel, braking,grip.
Reliability-mine's stock
Engine-ez power gains, looks to be very durable,torque
Safety-plenty of airbags, excellent crash ratings
Recaros,Interior Roominess
Looks

Cons:
Stock tune
Intermitten interior rattles, cheap looking plastics
No height adjustment for seats, telescoping steering wheel, sometimes seats hurt my old back.
Running cost: gas mileage, tires, fluids

Pros win!!
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Pros:
Handling/AWD
Braking
Uniqueness
Aftermarket Community
Price (Bang for the Buck)



Cons:
Gas Mileage
Small Trunk / No pass through
Interior Rattles
Lack of 6th Gear
Paint
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Pros:

The Driving Experience
The Price/Performance Ratio
The cheap mods to increase the previous 2 even more
The Beauty
The Brains (AYC AWD etc..)
The Exclusiveness(Rarity)

Cons:

The Stock tune
The Paint quality
The Non-existent Warranty
The Terribly notchy shifting
The Turbo lag (though not tooo bad)
The lack of Heated mirrors (LOL seriously this is kind of annoying in the winter)

Last edited by Mj23foreva; Dec 15, 2009 at 07:13 AM.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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im just going with cons

cheap paint
cheap interior
useless waranty
its heavy
pricey
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Pro's
1The car feels like it is attatched to the road.
2You WILL fall in love with the car
3The SSS sound package is awesome if you use an Ipod, not so awesome with radio.
4Personally I love the interior
5 The car is a beast, simply put

Cons,
Empty wallet, yay
Paint
Oil change every 3k miles
Radio sound is bleh, even with sss package
Idk, I cant think of any more so I'm not listing any.
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